Browsing 2021 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Differences in BMI, Physical Activity Level and Diet of Healthy People and People with Lower Back Pain
(2021)Lower back pain (LBP) is a major cause of disability worldwide, affecting general wellbeing and performance at work. Several factors are believed to be associated with the incidence of lower back pain. The main objective ... -
Does Institutionalization Influence Negatively on the Quality of Life of Elders? A Comparative Cross-sectional Study in Galle, Sri Lanka
(2021)In Sri Lanka, the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and the living arrangements of the elderly has not been adequately studied. The aim of this study was to access the QoL of institutionalized and non-institutionalized ... -
Effect of Gym Training and Cycling on Albuminuria among Gym Trainees and Professional Cyclists
(2021)Testing for the effects of physical activities on the health condition of athletes is important. This study aims at studying the effect of cycling and gym training on albuminuria. Thirty gym-trainees in the Gampaha division ... -
Effect of Haemolytic Interference on Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity in Pooled Normal Serum
(2021)Measurement of serum Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) activity plays a pivotal part in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, myocardial infarction, anaemia, muscle trauma, and cancers. Meanwhile, haemolysis is one of ... -
Effect of Smoking Cessation Interventions on Adult Tobacco Smokers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2021)Effective strategies are needed to improve the motivation of smokers to quit. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a smoking cessation program among the selected smokers who live in peri-urban areas of the ... -
Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme on Cardiovascular Endurance in Patients Attending Cardiology Unit, National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2021)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases caused 34% of total deaths in 2016 in Sri Lanka. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programme is the medically ... -
Effectiveness of Online Architectural Design Teaching
(2021)Design teaching is an important process and the core of Architectural education. It reflects the theoretical knowledge as well as practical knowledge while enhancing the sensitivities and lateral thinking of the students. ...